Sainsbury's workers have been left shaken after an armed robber threatened them with a blade before stealing money and cigarettes.
Police were called to the Sainsbury's Local store on Lane Head in Ryton, Gateshead, at around 10.15pm on Wednesday, March 8, following a report of an armed robbery. A man is said to have made threats to staff while holding a blade before stealing the goods.
No-one was injured but staff have been left shaken. Officers have now launched an investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
